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Lot 266
A 19th Century Omani Matchlock Rifle, the 110cm three stage steel swamped barrel with fluting to the muzzle end and the breech, the wood stock with brass and silver mounts, with a brass charcoal box strapped to the right side of the butt, the left side set with leather sling and wood ramrod, 154cm; a Very Similar Matchlock Rifle, the leather sling set with a silver coin (2 -af)
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WWI 1916 STOBS PRISONER OF WAR CAMP TIN COIN,the obverse depicting Stobs Prisoner of War Camp, view of the huts. In the background a shining sun partially obscured by trees and hills, all above the words 'KRIEGSGEFANGENEN LAGER STOBS', with Imperial German eagle above ornamentally arranged standards, hanging from near horizontal flag staffs, and shield inscribed 'ZUR ERINNERUNG 1916' to the reverse, 44mm diameter, within a wooden case
Lot 1
A scarce Knight Bachelor’s Great War group of seven awarded to Commander Sir Geoffrey E. Duveen, Royal Marines, a Motor Owner Driver attached Royal Naval Division in 1914, who later transferred to the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, and survived the sinking of H.M.S. Cassandra by a mine during the British intervention in the Russian Civil War Knight Bachelor’s Badge (2), 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for London 1948, in Royal Mint case of issue; 3rd type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse engraved ‘Commander Sir E. G. [sic] Duveen V.D., R.N.V.R.’, with full and miniature width neck ribands, in Garrard, London, case of issue; 1914 Star, with copy clasp (Temp. Lieut G. Duveen, R.M. Attd. R.N. Div.) gilded; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. G. E. Duveen. R.N.V.R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration, G.V.R., hallmarks for London 1928, cleaned, generally good very fine (8) £1,800-£2,200 --- Approximately 42 1914 Stars and 16 clasps issued to Motor Owner Drivers. Approximately 144 G.V.R. awards of the R.N.V.R. Decoration. Geoffrey Edgar Duveen was born at 16 York Street, Portman Square, London in July 1883, and was the son of Henry Duveen - an art dealer and an eminent philatelist who was considered one of the ‘Fathers of Philately’, who was in partnership with his brother Sir Joseph J. Duveen. He was educated at Bath and Merton College, Oxford and called to the Bar at the Inner Temple. Duveen was a Motor Owner Driver appointed to a Temporary commission in the Royal Marines as 2nd Lieutenant on 29 September 1914. These Motor Owner Drivers were ‘gentlemen’ car owners who volunteered to take their cars to the war zone and drive them under military command. They were all given Temporary commissions in the Royal Marines. Duveen served in the latter capacity at Antwerp, and advanced to Sub Lieutenant, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in January 1915. He was subsequently posted to the Royal Naval Division Headquarters Staff at Crystal Palace, and advanced to Lieutenant in January 1916. Duveen was examined by the Medical Director General’s Department and found to be totally deaf in one ear in February 1916. As a consequence he was declared unfit for active service afloat, and continued to serve at Crystal Palace. Duveen was subsequently posted to H.M.S. Cormorant at Gibraltar, and held various posts there. He was posted to H.M.S. Cassandra (light cruiser),12 June 1918, and served with her during the British intervention in the Russian Civil War. The latter was sunk by a German mine, 5 December 1918, near Saaremaa in the Gulf of Finland. Cassandra quickly sank, but most of her crew were rescued by the destroyers Westminster and Vendetta with only eleven of her crew lost. Duveen survived the sinking, and was demobilised in March 1919. Duveen transferred to the Permanent List of the London Division, R.N.V.R. in August 1921, and advanced to Lieutenant Commander in January 1926. He received the Freedom of the City of London in 1927. Duveen retired as Commander in September 1934 (awarded R.N.V.R. Decoration in 1934), but was re-engaged for service as Temporary Commander in September 1939. His Second War service included with the Spartiate depot ship, Glasgow, the Baccante, Aberdeen, as President, Admiralty Trade Division, and as Yeoman, Staff of the Flag Officer in Charge, London. Commander Duveen retired in August 1945, and received a Knighthood in the New Year’s Honours List of 1948, in recognition of services as Chairman of the Royal Ear Hospital, London. He was also Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, a noted coin collector, and died in 1975. Sold with copied research.
Lot 492
A Boy Scouts Association Gallantry Cross Second Class group of five awarded to Boy Scout R. W. Alford, later Lance-Bombardier, Maritime Regiment, Royal Artillery, for his gallantry in rescuing a 7 year old boy from drowning in Bristol Docks on 10 September 1933 - for his gallantry he was also Commended by the Bristol Humane Society 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Boy Scouts Association Gallantry Cross, 2nd Class, 2nd issue, silver, the reverse inscribed ‘R. W. Alford 15-11-33’, with integral top riband bar; together with a Bristol Humane Society Testimonial on Vellum (Richard William Alford); and a silver presentation watch, by Kemp Brother, Bristol, the inside reverse inscribed ‘Presented by Bristol Humane Society to Richard William Alford, Age 14 Years, for Saving Life on 10th. September 1933’, in case of issue, extremely fine (6) £400-£500 --- Bristol Humane Society: ‘Resolved that a Silver Watch together with this the Honorary Testimonial of the Society inscribed on Parchment be given to Richard William Alford, age 14, of 39 Colston Rod, Easton, Bristol, for having on the 10th Day of September 1933 gone to the rescue of Kenneth William Rundle, age 7, of 22 Wellington Street, Cathay, Bristol, who was in imminent danger of drowning in the Floating Harbour, Bristol, and whose life he gallantly saved.’ Richard William Alford was born in Bristol on 5 March 1919, and at the time of his gallant rescue was a member of 123rd Bristol Scouts Troop. A detailed account of his rescue appeared in the Bristol Evening World: ‘Richard Alford, of Colston Road, Easton, dived fully dressed into 20 feet of water, swam under a barge, and rescued a child of seven who was sinking for the third time. Kenneth William Rundle, aged seven, of Wellington Street, Cathay, was playing with other boys in the Grove, near the City Docks, when he fell in. Young Alford heard the cries of the other boys and ran to the spot where he saw Rundle disappearing. Without a moment’s hesitation he dived in fully dressed, swimming under a barge to reach the lad. He towed the boy to the bank and both were taken to the river police station. Dry clothes were brought by their parents and they were taken home apparently unharmed after their experience. Alford’s chief concern was in the fact hat he had ruined his new suit and lost his weekly pocket money consisting of a shilling- the coin apparently slipping out of his pocket as he dived into the water. When his mother arrived with fresh clothing at the riverside police station he apologised for spoiling his suit, adding: ‘I did not have time to think when I saw the chap drowning’. (Bristol Evening World, 11 September 1933 refers). For his gallantry in rescuing Kenneth Rundle, as well as having previously rescued a 22-year-old man who had got into difficulties whilst bathing at Easton the previous month, Alford was awarded the Boy Scouts Association Silver Cross, and was presented with his medal by the Lord Mayor of Bristol on 20 November 1933. Following the outbreak of the Second World War, Alford attested for the Somerset Light Infantry on 19 October 1939, and after three years’ service at home was posted to the Maritime Regiment, Royal Artillery, on 21 November 1942. He served for the rest of the War at sea in the Defence of Merchant Shipping, and was promoted Lance Bombardier. He was released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 2 May 1946, and died in Bristol on 23 July 1988. Sold with copied research.
Lot 257
Sylvia Syms signed Celebrating England coin cover. Syms OBE is an English actress, best known for her roles in the films Woman in a Dressing Gown, Ice Cold in Alex, No Trees in the Street, Victim, and The Tamarind Seed. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 635
1997 John Cabot Benham Coin FDC to commemorate the 500th Anniversary John Cabot's discovery of North America. Postmark 2nd May 1997 and 24th June 1997. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 1971
A comprehensive amateur coin collection contained in an album to include Henry VIII cut halfpenny, Charles I rose farthing, George II examples including sixpence, James II 'gun money' shilling, William IV including half crown, Queen Anne half crown, Queen Victoria Gothic florin, Edward VII half crown, Queen Victoria double florin, godless florin etc, some fantasy/replica examples
Lot 1978
Collectable 50p coin presentation packs to include Boaty McBoatface (6000 minted), Concorde 50th Anniversary (three coin set), Dennis the Menace 70th Anniversary (set of five coins), The Pantomime Coins Collection (set of five coins), Christmas Traditions (set of five coins), 2022 Platinum Jubilee and Samoa half dollar key workers' 'thank you' coin
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